Octa's transportation blog

A Roundtrip Ride on the OC Fair Express Pays for Itself

No summer is complete without a visit to the OC Fair, and the best way to get there is on the OC Fair Express. Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday through August 16, the special bus service departs from nine locations and drops passengers off at the main gate at the OC Fair.

There are many reasons to take the OC Fair Express. The convenient special bus service provides a safe, comfortable, and clean ride and eliminates traffic and parking hassles. From a savings standpoint, it’s a real bargain. Rides are free with a valid Metrolink ticket, and others pay only $2 each way. Each passenger gets a coupon good for $3 fair admission – a $9 savings. With that valuable discount, a $4 roundtrip ride on the OC Fair Express pays for itself.

Available on the OCTA website, the free OC Fair Express mobile app for iPhone and Android makes the journey even easier. With a credit card and the app, customers can purchase one-way and round-trip passes for up to six riders. Purchases can be made just minutes before boarding—no more waiting for passes to come in the mail or feeding cash through the farebox. The app also offers route maps and timetables for each shuttle.

While all of OC Fair Express riders enjoy the convenience of saving money and time, some of them have discovered extra benefits as well….

Such as romance:

“I went on my first date on the OC Fair Express. Now we are engaged to be married 8-30-15.”

Direct service:

“Last summer, I had an ankle injury so we decided to take the OC Fair Express. It was a perfect solution, I didn’t have to walk as far and the bus ride was very comfortable.”

Seamless Metrolink connection:

“My husband and I took the Metrolink from Burbank. I was very impressed with the fine-tuned schedule of the OCTA Fair Express to the OC Fair. The OC Fair Express was non-stop. The bus was a cool place to be with refreshing air conditioning, clean, and a very enjoyable ride.”

Disclaimer: Door-to-door service and seamless Metrolink connections are standard on the OC Fair Express. Romance is not promised or guaranteed. Learn more.